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Sarah J. DesLauriers

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817 Pine Street, Apartment 220
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 660-8742
Email: sdeslaur@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a variety of classrooms kindergarten through 8th grade
• Solo teaching experience
• Attention to detail and regard for bigger picture
• Energetic and passionate about teaching
• Performs well as part of a team
• Ability to multitask
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Teaching portfolio available online at http://www.uvm.edu/~chmartin/sdeslaur/portfolio/.

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science, University of Vermont . Cumulative GPA of 3.47.   August 2000 – May 2004
• High school Diploma, Bellows Free Academy. National Honor Society member. August 1996 – June 2000

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teaching        March 2001 - present
Served as reliable substitute for Fairfield City School and Orchard Elementary School. Taught general education, literature, English, social studies, science, math, and art for kindergarten through 8th-grade classrooms.

Classroom Teacher, International Children’s School    Summer 2005
Taught classroom of 17 children ages 3-6 during intensive summer program. Grade level equivalence of K-3rd grade, including reading, writing, math, music, and art skills. Also designed web page for the school.

Day Camp Counselor, St. Albans City Recreation Department   June 1999 - August 2004
Responsibilities included planning activities throughout the day for children ages 5 to 12. Planned and chaperoned field trips, communicated with parents and local businesses.

Student Teaching, Orchard Elementary School     Fall 2002, Spring 2004
Taught kindergarten and K1 classes at different times. Collaborated with two different teachers to create themes and lesson plans for classrooms. Planned and executed lessons. Taught solo in a classroom for two weeks during Spring of 2004.

Student Teaching, Lawrence Barnes Elementary School    Spring 2003
Observed and participated in classroom lessons for grade 1-2 twice a week. Also planned and taught several lessons during the course of the year.

Math Tutor, University of Vermont      September 2002 – May 2003
Served as math tutor for UVM Cooperative Learning Center. Helped UVM students comprehend and apply skills in elementary math. Tutored three girls in Math 15 and Math 16 (Elementary Math). Built bond with students, one of whom was hearing impaired. Helped struggling students pass their math courses and gain a better understanding of math.

Teaching Assistant, University of Vermont     Fall 2002
Served as undergraduate teaching assistant to Melissa Lourie in Theatre 1 (Introduction to Theatre). Graded papers, took attendance, answered student questions about the course. Dealt with students on a daily basis.

Student Teaching, Edmunds Elementary School     Spring 2002
Served as student teacher for a grade 3-4 classroom. Observed classes and participated in class sessions one day per week. Planned and taught one lesson.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

International Business Machines (IBM)      October 2004 – June 2005
Responsibilities include working with others as a team to provide maximum output to manufacturing line. Utilized technical and interpersonal skills.
 

References:
Available upon Request

Extracurricular activities:

I was involved in productions at the Royall Tyler Theatre all through college.